I am currently a student undergoing a project. the project involves two converging pipes with different diameters and pressures. a small diameter pipe intersects a large bore pipe at 30 degrees. both pipes flow in the same direction. the dilemma i face is understanding if the small pipe will be subject to suction as the large pipe flows at three times the pressure.
Also will the small diameter pipe be capable of flowing into the large pipe or will there be a forced filling of the small pipe.
a sketch of the problem is attached.
Any help will be much appreciated.